Quaker Steak & Lube named current CFO Frederick Dreibholz interim CEO for the chain. Dreibholz replaces John Longstreet who is stepping down as Quaker Steak & Lube’s CEO, a position he has held since 2010.

This week we take a look at December sales from casual dining chains, an overview of employment data and explore reports that operators may be nervous over the Sysco acquisition of U.S. Foods. We will also take a look at two chains different franchising strategies and much more.

Russel Stroner is the new vice president of sales for Bettcher Industries, Inc. In his new role Stroner is responsible for directing the national and international sales activities for Bettcher’s food processing and foodservice products.

When assessing how design and equipment affected operations at Nardin Academy the main objective was to determine what immediate adjustments should be made to assure the school could move to scratch-cooked, fresh foods in their current facility.

Brian Coan is the new vice president of enterprise supply chain for Buffalo Wild Wings. In his new role Coan becomes responsible for developing and executing overall supply chain strategy and capabilities for Buffalo Wild Wings.

Walk-in cooler manufacturer Imperial Brown appointed longtime employee Kristy Heatley to the newly created national position of chain account specialist. Heatley previously served as central regional sales manager for Imperial Brown.

The HGA Group, an independent manufacturers’ rep firm with operations in Indiana and Michigan, has entered the Illinois market. To help its presence throughout Illinois and the Chicago area, the HGA Group hired industry veteran Carl Boutilier, formerly of Mirkovich & Associates.